Sinaloa Bans Halloween Costumes Amid Escalating Cartel Violence

Authorities in Sinaloa, Mexico, impose restrictions on Halloween attire to prevent confusion with criminals as cartel conflicts intensify.

Residents are prohibited from wearing masks or costumes to avoid being mistaken for cartel members.
The ban follows deadly infighting within the Sinaloa Cartel after the arrest of leader Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada.
Federal troops have been deployed to the region due to the violence, which has resulted in hundreds of deaths and kidnappings.
Similar restrictions are in place in other Mexican states like Baja California and Sonora to address high crime rates.
Violators of the costume ban face fines or detention, with increased security operations planned for Halloween and the Day of the Dead.